One Endgame Baldur's Gate 3 Choice Is The Worst Decision For A Popular Companion

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weaves choices, both big and small, throughout its epic plot, allowing an astonishing number of outcomes that make each playthrough unique. However, not all endings turn out to be positive ones and some decisions can have unforeseen consequences later down the line. While most companions get happy endings, there is one party member whose choices are more limited, with one particular outcome that is far darker than most realize.

[Warning: Spoilers for Baldur's Gate 3.]

Each of 's companions have their own personal quests and goals that often span multiple acts of the game. From freeing them of a malevolent force in their life to lifting a terrible curse afflicting an entire area, every party member has personal struggles and obstacles to overcome on top of saving the world from the Absolute. However, these struggles can sometimes lead companions to make rushed choices, perhaps out of panic, which could result in some questionable outcomes later in their lives.

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Karlach’s story is perhaps one of the most heartbreaking even among the rest of the companion’s backstories, and that is due in no small part to the futility many feel when attempting to save her. Although her engine can be maintained throughout the game, her end choices are bleak and, out of desperation, Karlach will offer to transform into a mind flayer at the end of Act 3. This is a choice born out of the desire to stay alive, but at great cost, which might actually result in the «death» of Karlach anyway.

Karlach’s story begins initially tied to Wyll’s, as she is the target he has been set by Mizora on behalf of the Archduke of Avernus, Zariel. However,if spared, the party can get to know Karlach and enjoy this bubbly tiefling's company and learn more about her past along with the strange glowing things inside her. Karlach will explain that she was betrayed by